Nov12–142026
Open enrollment
Pecatonica, IL · 18:00–22:00 (America/Chicago) · $175.00
Illinois Concealed Carry
The full 16-hour class that qualifies you to apply for your Illinois Concealed Carry License, taught well beyond the state minimum.
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Level
- All levels
- Format
- Classroom and live fire
- Who can attend
- Open enrollment
About this course
This 16-hour class qualifies you to apply for your Illinois Concealed Carry License. It is not a “show up and get your certificate” class: DMEC goes above and beyond the minimum state requirements so that students are prepared to carry a firearm for self-defense.
DMEC has taught concealed carry since 2014. The curriculum covers far more than the state minimum, with heavy emphasis on use-of-force law, conflict avoidance, and the serious responsibility that comes with carrying a firearm.
Recent classes run Thursday and Friday evenings from 6 to 10 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, which completes the 16 hours the state requires.
What you’ll work on
- Illinois concealed carry law and use of force
- Conflict avoidance and the responsibilities of carrying
- Firearm safety and handling
- Marksmanship fundamentals
- The state-required live-fire qualification
- Applying for your license
Prerequisites
Contact DMEC to confirm the experience, eligibility, and documentation required for this course.
Before you attend
- You must be 21 years of age, a legal US citizen, and able to possess a firearm under state and federal law. Illinois residents must hold a valid FOID card.
- Students under 21 may attend when a parent or guardian also attends the class as a student.
- Classes are shot on DMEC’s private outdoor range about 20 minutes west of Rockford, rain or shine. Check the forecast the day before and dress for the weather.
- Every student signs a waiver of liability before class starts.
What to bring
- A reliable pistol, a holster, and eye and ear protection.
- Ammunition for the state qualification: DMEC confirms the round count when you register.
Upcoming open enrollment classes
Nov142026